AUradar
You have discovered a long lost secret.
In the old days, people enjoyed the flavor of the Meat.
I have been to places and ordered BBQ, and all I could taste was whatever they put on, an in, the Meat.
I cook, grill, smoke meat because I enjoy the taste of the Meat.
On a Pork Butt, I use a little Rub and some Seasoned Pepper.
I use Wood Chips for enhance the Smoke Flavor.
It is also good to Inject the Meat with a Water/Juice Mixture Before you cook it.
You can also Mix a little Rub with the Water/Juice Injection Mixture.
Keep It Simple and It Tastes Good.
I believe that whatever you put on the Meat should Enhance, Bring Out, the Natural Flavor of the Meat, Not Mask Its Natural Flavor.
The bottom Line Is, you do it your way.
Please the taste buds of the people you cook for and you'll be doing a great job.